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Scroat on "Enduring power of attorney"http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=16655#post-45230
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:39:28 +0000Scroat45230@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/<p>Thanks very much for the input chaps. Most helpful. Stars all round.
</p>Gerontius on "Enduring power of attorney"http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=16655#post-45165
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:05:57 +0000Gerontius45165@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/<p>Over here...the one with his hand up, I do<br />
I have Lasting Power of Attorney for my pal in the care home.<br />
First of all, you have to be registered by law (see your solicitor)<br />
Once I was awarded LPA I had to go to the bank with certain documents and OK it with them<br />
Then it's just a question of signing the cheques using your signature but simply adding PP<br />
Try and get ALL the financial affairs under one easy-to-manage account.<br />
Don't try and keep small accounts open trying to get a little extra % interest here and there, it's not worth the hassle.<br />
If you need any tips or hints you can always PM me and I will do my best, pass on my experience.
</p>andhrimnir on "Enduring power of attorney"http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=16655#post-45115
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:30:39 +0000andhrimnir45115@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/<p>take a look at the Office of the Public Guardian, spend £120 registering LPA and send the banks a copy (or if your were EPA before 2007 send the banks the witnessed doc). Depending on the bank they'll either keep the record at the branch or issue cheque and card in your name against the account(s).
</p>rikkor on "Enduring power of attorney"http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=16655#post-45111
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:27:53 +0000rikkor45111@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/<p>Ah! Something I actually have experience with. To do what you want to do, the easiest thing would be to have yourself added as "joint tenant" or co-owner to the checking account with your parent while the parent is still able to sign things. No need for a POA in that case. </p>
<p>Otherwise, create an account with you named as POA. The bank will require documentation of the POA to do this. Then, when signing checks, you will sign in your capacity as POA. </p>
<p>You can't just sign as POA on a regular account registered in the relative's name. These are simple instructions for the US, but I bet it's pretty much the same in the UK.</p>
<p>The key point is to have these things set up while the person is well enough to sign documents. After the fact, it's do-able, but more painful.
</p>Scroat on "Enduring power of attorney"http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=16655#post-45105
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:23:46 +0000Scroat45105@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/<p>Tried that. Two banks. Both crap! Hence this.
</p>Sinnick on "Enduring power of attorney"http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=16655#post-45095
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:17:29 +0000Sinnick45095@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/<p>You probably don't want to, but talk to your bank, they're supposed to be helpful.
</p>Scroat on "Enduring power of attorney"http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=16655#post-45094
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:14:50 +0000Scroat45094@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/<p>Anyone got EPA for parents or an elderly relative? If so, when paying bills for them, do you just write a cheque as normal and sign it yourself?
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